Posted on Jul 3, 2019
U.S. Powers To Women's World Cup Final After Defeating England 2-1
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It was the battle of unbeatens at this Women's World Cup. Both teams were 5-0. The U.S. — the defending and three-time World Cup champion — and England — which was ranked third in the world but had never advanced past the semifinals. The game in Lyon, France, lived up to its billing with the U.S defeating England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final.
It was a tense, physical and nerve-wracking back-and-forth contest — particularly in the second half. But the drama began before the game's opening whistle. Both teams switched up their lineups — including a major change by the United States. Coach Jill Ellis did not start forward Megan Rapinoe. Rapinoe was the spark and team leader who scored all four goals in the past two knockout games for the United States. Christen Press started in her place. Rapinoe did not warm up prior to the game. The team gave no reason for the swap.
In the five previous games of the tournament, England had allowed just a single goal. The U.S. was right behind: only conceding two. Those statistics wouldn't last long as the scoring got started early.
It was a tense, physical and nerve-wracking back-and-forth contest — particularly in the second half. But the drama began before the game's opening whistle. Both teams switched up their lineups — including a major change by the United States. Coach Jill Ellis did not start forward Megan Rapinoe. Rapinoe was the spark and team leader who scored all four goals in the past two knockout games for the United States. Christen Press started in her place. Rapinoe did not warm up prior to the game. The team gave no reason for the swap.
In the five previous games of the tournament, England had allowed just a single goal. The U.S. was right behind: only conceding two. Those statistics wouldn't last long as the scoring got started early.
U.S. Powers To Women's World Cup Final After Defeating England 2-1
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They forgot to mention the goal by England that was disallowed by a VAR review showing the England player as offside when she received the ball.
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Thank you, my friend PO1 William "Chip" Nagel for posting the news that the USA women's soccer team defeated England 2-1 in the semi-finals for the World Soccer Cup - Women's soccer at Lyons. France.
From all accounts it was a great game pitting two undefeated rivals
"It was the battle of unbeatens at this Women's World Cup. Both teams were 5-0. The U.S. — the defending and three-time World Cup champion — and England — which was ranked third in the world but had never advanced past the semifinals. The game in Lyon, France, lived up to its billing with the U.S defeating England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final.
It was a tense, physical and nerve-wracking back-and-forth contest — particularly in the second half. But the drama began before the game's opening whistle. Both teams switched up their lineups — including a major change by the United States. Coach Jill Ellis did not start forward Megan Rapinoe. Rapinoe was the spark and team leader who scored all four goals in the past two knockout games for the United States. Christen Press started in her place. Rapinoe did not warm up prior to the game. The team gave no reason for the swap."
Thank you, my friend PO3 Phyllis Maynard for mentioning me.
From all accounts it was a great game pitting two undefeated rivals
"It was the battle of unbeatens at this Women's World Cup. Both teams were 5-0. The U.S. — the defending and three-time World Cup champion — and England — which was ranked third in the world but had never advanced past the semifinals. The game in Lyon, France, lived up to its billing with the U.S defeating England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final.
It was a tense, physical and nerve-wracking back-and-forth contest — particularly in the second half. But the drama began before the game's opening whistle. Both teams switched up their lineups — including a major change by the United States. Coach Jill Ellis did not start forward Megan Rapinoe. Rapinoe was the spark and team leader who scored all four goals in the past two knockout games for the United States. Christen Press started in her place. Rapinoe did not warm up prior to the game. The team gave no reason for the swap."
Thank you, my friend PO3 Phyllis Maynard for mentioning me.
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